Cods Road over Slaughter Creek
PoorPosted for loadSussex County, Delaware · West of Fowler Beach · Structure no. 3818 038
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 78
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cods Road over Slaughter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cods Road over Slaughter Creek in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Delaware average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 78 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cods Road over Slaughter Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cods Road over Slaughter Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Cods Road over Slaughter Creek carry?
About 78 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Cods Road over Slaughter Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Cods Road over Slaughter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.